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3D Ponderings about - Sony DSC-QX10, DSC-QX30, DSC-QX100 and ILCE-QX1

Started Sep 8, 2014 | Discussions thread
MikeInOr
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Re: 3D Ponderings about - Sony DSC-QX10, DSC-QX30, DSC-QX100 and ILCE-QX1

I have been doing some reading about the Sony API. It appears to be a pretty easy universal API that works over HTTP... HTTP posts / JSON calls.

The more I read the more I think this may not be an overly difficult feat. The cameras uses a standard WiFi connection to talk to the controlling device (Smart Phone / Tablet / Computer). Nothing leads me to believe that 2 devices could not be attached at the same time. After that control seems pretty straight forward.

I get the impression that Sony has in the back of its mind that these cameras are perfect for mounting to a drone and taking pictures with your smart phone. I don't know if 3D rigs have occurred to them but I haven't found anything that would preclude such a setup.

I will continue reading about the Sony API. I must say that they seem to have come up with a hackers dream as far as a small portable high quality camera with remote WiFi control.

I have joined the 3dPhoto.net forum to further inquire about a Sony based rig as this forum does not seem to get much activity.

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